Mike D's 1976 Topps Binder Project

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

Missing 9 cards to complete the set:

#330 Nolan Ryan
#462 1975 World Series
#500 Reggie Jackson
#504 Danny Murtaugh
#526 Checklist 397-528
#545 Sparky Lyle
#550 Hank Aaron
#561 Tom Carroll
#622 Rick Auerbach

I ordered the Ryan, World Series, and Jackson cards tonight...but still need the other 6 to complete the set. After I get to 100%, I'll work on more upgrades.

I'm confused, you just ordered a #330 Nolan Ryan but back on October 15 you said that you picked up this PSA 8 #330 Nolan Ryan ?

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

I'm confused, you just ordered a #330 Nolan Ryan but back on October 15 you said that you picked up this PSA 8 #330 Nolan Ryan ?

Sorry for confusion...ordered an ungraded version to put in the binder (I hate gaps) and will keep graded version in the slab separately.

[Mike D.]

#330 Nolan Ryan
#462 1975 World Series
#500 Reggie Jackson
#504 Danny Murtaugh
#526 Checklist 397-528
#545 Sparky Lyle
#550 Hank Aaron
#561 Tom Carroll
#622 Rick Auerbach



Total spent on binder set: $301.01

Total spent on graded: $205.08

Total recaptured via sales: $14.94

[Mike D.]

Ordered #504 Danny Murtaugh & #545 Sparky Lyle...meaning the Aaron card is the last card I need to complete the set!

That feels fitting, somehow. It'll be a nice card to complete the set, for sure.

Still plenty of cards that could use an upgrade, but for now I have prioritized completing the set.

[Mike D.]

Busy day!

First, card #504 (one of the last 3 missing) arrived.



Sold a 1976 Topps Dave Winfield #160 for $1.99

Sold a lot of 550 duplicates of varying grades (no stars) for $30 plus shipping.

Total spent on binder set: $303.87

Total spent on graded: $205.08

Total recaptured via sales: $46.93

[Mike D.]

Took the mini "windfall" from the sale of the 1976 Topps dups and put it towards:

1977 Topps Baseball Starter Set (410 Different) BV $294 Avg Ex/Mt to Nm Palmer - $57.01



LOT OF 50: 1977 TOPPS COMMON CARDS - $5.91



Guess that answers the "What's next?" question.

I reckon I best be ordering another binder soon.

In the meantime, though....gotta stay focused on wrapping up the '76 Topps set!

[Mike D.]

Card #545 Sparky Lyle arrived today:



$2.79 delivered.

Total spent on binder set: $306.66

Total spent on graded: $205.08

Total recaptured via sales: $46.93

Just the Aaron remains for completion, although there are still a solid number that need upgrades.